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Lliam hill Posted on Sep 02, 2015
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92 Sierra wont start after sitting over night. It will turnover and almost catch but not all the way. After boosting or charging battery it will usually start. What's up?

I'm hoping it just needs a new battery

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Sounds like battery. Could be alternator. While it's running remove the NEGATIVE battery cable. If it dies it's your alternator. If it stays running it's your battery

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Sounds like you need a new battery, but just in case take the battery to a place like Autozone or another car part place and get them to test it. It's usually free to test.

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